Module C8. Initial training, manning and weight management Quiz

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  1. What is washed meat?1
  2. You are trying to improve the fitness of a newly trained Harris Hawk. Which of these methods are best?1
  3. A falconer training a Goshawk might encourage it to fly from the ground to his raised fist. Why might he be doing this?1
  4. A bird of prey loses fat and gains muscle as it becomes fitter. What is likely to happen to its weight over the period?1
  5. You are about to fly your hawk free for the first time but you feel she is a bit under weight. What should you do?1
  6. What is the main reason for hooding a falcon during initial training?1
  7. The flying area where you use a creance should be free from long vegetation. Why is this?1
  8. It is good practice to ensure that a young hawk is at her maximum weight when she is first taken in hand for training. What is this weight called?1
  9. Weight is the best indicator of a hawk’s condition. Which statement is correct1
  10. You receive a new 15 week old parent-reared hawk. What is the best feeding regime during the first week or so?1
  11. How should you try to control the early training sessions?1
  12. Hawks in training are tethered to perches because….1
  13. How can you tell when your hawk is approaching her flying weight?1
  14. Why is it important to know whether your hawk has ‘cast’ when weighing her?1
  15. Many experienced Falconers recommend that initial handling and manning takes place in a room with very low light. Why is this?1
  16. Young hawks need more careful feeding because..1
  17. When assessing the condition of a bird of prey you should..1
  18. How can you tell when your hawk is under her flying weight?1
  19. Which is the first important step in the manning process?1
  20. You live in an urban area where there is a large park. Is this suitable as an initial training ground?1
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